Seasonal themes make it easier to keep students engaged throughout the year while still teaching the skills you need to teach. From back-to-school routines to end-of-year reflection, seasonal activities can support classroom community, academic practice, and a little extra fun when everyone needs it most.
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Father’s Day with your elementary school students, why not have them make some handmade crafts for Father’s Day in…
This post includes 50 Thanksgiving and November writing prompts for K-5 students: 22 opinion, 15 informational, and 13 narrative—organized by type for easy use in any elementary classroom. The prompts…
As an upper-grade teacher, I often lamented all of the fun thematic activities in the early elementary grades. Students got to learn about Fall, apples, and pumpkins while diving deep…
If you’re looking for fall classroom activities to build community and momentum in the first weeks of school, this post has you covered. Below you’ll find crafts, ice-breakers, thematic teaching…
The first day of school is the perfect time to hand students a challenge and see what they do. Back to school STEM activities give students a reason to introduce…
As the school year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the memories made, the friendships formed, and the countless lessons learned. The last day of school, even…
As teachers, the ongoing balancing act of managing academic demands and social-emotional learning can be tricky. We know that it is beneficial for our students to engage in activities that…
February is a month full of lovely possibilities! From heart-shaped sharing to festive math games, these February activities for school are sure to get your students excited about learning during…
It’s January, and that means a fresh start to the year! For teachers, that often means trying out new activities and lessons in the classroom. We asked some of our…
Celebrate the New Year in your elementary classroom with these fun and educational activities! Kids will explore two fascinating reading passages. One New Year reading passage is about the history…
December can feel like a sprint to the finish line: full of student excitement and very little focus. These Christmas classroom ideas give you options for bringing the season into…
30 engaging and fun Halloween science experiments sorted by Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, and STEM. These Halloween science projects are easy and fun! Also includes ideas for teaching scientific method and recording sheets were students can write down a prediction and record what happened.